"You used your Eye of Insight during the teleportation, triggering a disturbance in the formation. That's how you were teleported here!"
Seeing Zhang Xuan's confusion, the old man explained.
The Teleportation Formation in the Sanctum of Sages could teleport one to different locations based on one's expertise. As soon as the young man entered the formation, he activated his Eye of Insight, and naturally, he was teleported here.
The first test, the Illusory Formation, was to test how well he could utilize his talent.
Zhang Xuan nodded in realization.
Considering how the Teleportation Formation was capable of setting up such a formidable formation, it wasn't too surprising for the Eye of Insight to detect that it was in use.
"You said that my Eye of Insight has reached the level of 'Absolute Detail'... What do you mean by that?" Zhang Xuan asked.
Ever since he had obtained the Eye of Insight, he had been immersing himself in cultivating it. He had never told anyone about it, nor had he taken the initiative to flaunt it.
"The Eye of Insight is something that only those who possess the aptitude to become a 6-star master teacher will unlock automatically. It's extremely rare, and there aren't many of them in the entire history of the Master Teacher Continent. Depending on the level of discernment, it can be divided into different tiers! "
The old man stroked his beard. "The first tier is' See Through Falsehood '. It allows one to see through all disguises, other than artifacts!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
When he had just comprehended the Eye of Insight, all disguises were indeed useless before him.
This was also the reason why he was able to see Lozosy's true appearance.
"The second level is what I just said, 'Meticulous, without the slightest error'! Upon reaching this level, one can easily analyze the weight, size, and material of an object... Not to mention, one can easily discern the strengths and weaknesses of a battle technique! "
The old man continued.
Coming to a realization, Zhang Xuan asked in bewilderment, "Is there a third tier? What's that? "
At this moment, even without using the Library of Heaven's Path, Zhang Xuan could indeed achieve Absolute Detail with just the Eye of Insight.
It seemed like he had already reached this level.
Just that... why did he feel that the Eye of Insight already possessed this ability when it first appeared?
"The third level, [Return to Simplicity, See Through Concealment], search for the source and trace the essence! At this level, one could see the essence of treasures and Martial Techniques. One could even easily distinguish some traces that had disappeared. It's just like how, no matter how well someone tries to hide, there will still be traces left behind. At this level, the Eye of Insight is able to see through them easily! "
The old man said.
"Uh …"
Zhang Xuan blinked.
It was just a moment ago that he had been perplexed by it, but at this very moment, he finally understood what was going on. The Eye of Insight had been around for a very long time, so it shouldn't be a big deal to him, right?
Is this the so-called Third Realm?
How did I get it the moment I activated it?
"At this level, there are no secrets that can be hidden from those of the same cultivation realm. With a single glance, one would be able to tell whether the other party is lying or not. Furthermore, one would be able to discern the superiority of the other party's cultivation technique. At this level, as long as one doesn't die, it wouldn't be too difficult for one to become a Nine Stars master teacher!"
The old man nodded.
Zhang Xuan remained silent.
The other party was right. While the Heaven's Path Divine Art was one of the reasons why Zhang Xuan could improve so quickly, the Eye of Insight couldn't be overlooked as well.
Without this ability, it would have been impossible for him to advance all the way to where he was today.
"Then … is there a Fourth Realm?"
Zhang Xuan asked.
He had already reached the first three realms, so was there a Fourth Realm?
If there was, it wouldn't be a bad idea for him to upgrade his Eye of Insight.
"Of course there is. Upon reaching this realm, one will be able to cultivate eye techniques and form Formation Patterns in one's eyes, allowing one to exert strength that surpasses even battle techniques! Based on my teacher's understanding, this realm is known as [Furious Gaze of Vajra, Subduing Tiger Subduing Demon]. Once mastered, one will be able to tear apart the sky with one's gaze, granting one immense might that is on par with Ancient Sage Qiu Wu's Heavenly Art of Dimension Unravel! "
The old man's expression was solemn and his eyes were filled with pride.
"Comparable to the Heavenly Art of Dimension Unravel?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.
He might not know much about the other techniques, but he had cultivated the Heavenly Art of Dimension Unravel before. Each realm was more profound than the last, and mastering it would be equivalent to wielding the power of space itself. In fact, one would even be able to traverse long distances without Teleportation Formations.
The Heavenly Art of Dimension Unravel was the most profound technique he had ever seen, and it was many times more powerful than the Saint Ascension Decipher. If he could master it as a Heaven's Path Divine Art, even a Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle cultivator would be able to slaughter a Saint 7-dan expert with ease.
Back then, Ancient Sage Qiu Wu had used this secret art to seal the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe for ten thousand years, preventing them from entering the Master Teacher Continent.
Wasn't the other party's eye-technique a little too powerful to be on par with such an ultimate technique?
"Eye technique … Elder, may I know who your teacher is?"
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask.
He had heard that Kong Shi's direct disciple, Ancient Sage Bo Shang, possessed the Eye of Insight, and he had even created an eye technique that could reduce innumerable Otherworldly Demons to dust with a single glance.
Yet, the old man before him was talking about an eye technique as well. Could there be a connection between the two?
"My teacher is one of the Ten Apostles under Kong Shi, Ancient Sage Bo Shang! My teacher left the Sanctum of Sages shortly after leaving, and I am the first sanctum head of the Sanctum of Sages. I was the one who set the rules of the Mountain Gate Crashing Hall! "
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had finally come to a realization, the old man chuckled.
"The first sanctum head?"
Zhang Xuan widened his eyes in astonishment.
He had thought that the other party was just a fragmented soul who was just a bystander, but to think that the other party was actually the first sanctum head!
"I heard that one has to possess the Eye of Insight in order to become the head of the Sanctum of Sages … Elder, does that mean that you possess the talent to do so as well?"
Zhang Xuan asked.
"That's right. I possess the Eye of Insight as well. At its peak, I cultivated it to the fourth level, reaching the level of Furious Gaze of the Vajra and Subduing Demons! Only those who possess the Eye of Insight are qualified to become the sanctum head, and this is also the rule that I set. My teacher left behind Kong Shi's thoughts and imparted them to the world, and I wish to pass down my teacher's legacy as well so that the world will know of the selflessness of an Ancient Sage! "
The old man nodded as he looked at Zhang Xuan impassively. "As such, all the students who have entered the Sanctum of Sages in the past who possess the Eye of Insight are allowed to enter the Sanctum of Sages to undergo my examination!"
Zhang Xuan widened his eyes in realization.
It was no wonder he did not see a single person around. Most likely, his examination was different from the others.
"May I know your name, elder?"
Coming to a realization, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist respectfully.
The old man before him was Kong Shi's grandstudent, a figure who had transcended history, and on top of that, he was the very first sanctum head of the Sanctum of Sages. Regardless of how one looked at it, the other party was worthy of respect.
"My name has been around for a very long time, so it's not worth mentioning. Back then, the world addressed me as [Sage Kui]!"
The old man nodded.
"Junior Zhang Xuan pays respect to Sage Kui!" Zhang Xuan clasped his fist.
Zhang Xuan had always harbored deep respect for ancient sages like Sage Kui.
It was just like how he was discussing the pros and cons of cultivation techniques with Ancient Sage Qiu Wu without holding anything back.
"Un."
The will of Sage Kui continued. "The fact that you were able to see through the illusion I left behind and decipher it shows that your Eye of Insight has already reached the level of seeing through falsehood. On top of that, you were able to accurately see through the weight of the metal rod and concoct the medicinal herb within it. This means that you have reached the second level … However, in order to become a sanctum head candidate, you will have to reach the third level at the very least, the realm of Reverting to Simplicity! "
"Sanctum head candidate?" Zhang Xuan blinked his eyes in bewilderment.
He was only there to assess the candidates, so how did he end up becoming the sanctum head candidate instead?
"Indeed. Every generation of sanctum heads has to possess the Eye of Insight, and it's for this reason that there have been many lapses in the number of sanctum heads over the past several dozen millenniums. Even after me, there have only been eight of them. With your talent, you are qualified to become a sanctum head candidate … Right, I forgot to ask, do you wish to become the tenth sanctum head of the Sanctum of Sages?"
Sage Kui asked.
"Of course!" Zhang Xuan hurriedly nodded.
If he were to become the sanctum head, he would be able to match up to Lozosy in terms of standing and standing. Even the Luo Clan would have to think twice before proposing a marriage.
"That's good. However, the position of sanctum head isn't just limited to the Eye of Insight. I will have to assess your strength, temperament, and intelligence as well. Only by clearing the examination will you be qualified! "
Sage Kui said.
"Yes!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
He had heard that master teachers who possessed the Eye of Insight were extremely rare, but he didn't think that they would be so rare.
After Sage Kui, there were eight others who possessed the Eye of Insight. Every single one of them had lived for a thousand years … In other words, most of the time, the Sanctum of Sages didn't have a sanctum head.
It was no wonder he was teleported here to undergo the examination. It wasn't easy for him to find a master teacher who possessed the Eye of Insight, so naturally, he wanted to groom him as the sanctum head.
"May I know how the examination will be conducted?"
Zhang Xuan asked.
"Like I said earlier, in order to become a sanctum head candidate, your Eye of Insight has to reach the third level. I'll be conducting the examination now. Only by reaching the third level will you be able to proceed to the next examination!"
Sage Kui chuckled. "The third level of the Eye of Insight is Return to Simplicity, uncovering concealment, seeking the source, and tracing the essence. I have an object here, and I'll let you look at it for an incense's time. If you can accurately point out the essence of the object, you'll pass the examination. "
"Alright!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Identifying objects was his forte, and ever since he left Tianxuan Kingdom, he had never failed in one.
"Very well!"
Sage Kui nodded. With a wave of his hand, an average-sized clay urn appeared before his eyes.
"All you have to do is to tell me what's in this clay urn!"
"What's in it?"
Zhang Xuan frowned.
The clay urn looked extremely ordinary. It was made of ceramic, and there was nothing special about it. However, there was a unique talisman on it that prevented one from probing it with one's Spiritual Perception.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but turn his gaze toward the opening of the urn.
Activating his Eye of Insight, the urn seemed to have come to life. It emanated an astounding aura, reminiscent of a massive sun. It shone brilliantly, making it impossible for one to see what was hidden within.
"How do I see it?"
Zhang Xuan frowned.
Even his eyes were hurting from the blinding light. It was impossible for him to see anything at all!
In fact, even if he wanted to find some clues to deduce what it was, it would be impossible for him to do so.
"Flaws!"
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Xuan exclaimed.
(The title of the previous chapter doesn't match the content. Seeing that everyone was criticizing him, Laoya decided to explain it to them. Actually, this was a line from Bai Juyi's Song of Everlasting Sorrow. The complete line was as follows: Three thousand beauties in the harem, grinding an iron rod into an embroidery needle. The emperor and I remove our battle robes, spending the spring night warmly in the tent of hibiscus. The spring night is bitter and short, and the sun rises high, making it difficult for us to rise early.
When Laoya first saw this line, he was astounded. To think that there would be such a beautiful line in the world... Thus, he memorized it deeply, and it was only through this that he was able to use it in his writing. Please don't be impressed by Laoya's erudition. I am a low-profile person, and I never flaunt my knowledge.
In the future, I will also urge everyone to read more books, especially poems. This way, there won't be any awkwardness.
Other than that, Laoya has prepared many such poems on his WeChat account, so you can all take a look at them. Just search for 'Sweeping the World' on WeChat and follow me. Also, I implore my Weibo fans to search for 'Sweeping the World' on Weibo and follow me.)
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